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Category Archives: Muscles
Elephant Laughter
I do not trust my body as of late. My feet do not want to bear the weight of my body. Every step I take is a painful step, an awful step filled with needles and broken glass that kiss … Continue reading
Orchestra of my Body
I have been working too much lately. Days off are far and few between at the moment and I know that it is having an effect on my body. It is voicing its protest, vocal in its outrage. I can … Continue reading
The Beauty of Pain
I was born stubborn. Most people who know me know this (especially my Husband). I always insist on doing things my own way and forging on when others would have given up long ago. Walking to work has been painful … Continue reading
Humming Thrumming
I knew the day was going to be problematic when I was walking to work today. I started a new job and it is only ten minutes away from where I used to work. I figured, ten minutes! I can … Continue reading
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Wishful Dancing
I am sure that my legs have it in for me. Yesterday, on the buss, I completely lost my balance. One moment I was standing, and then, when the driver turned, my legs gave out. I fell into the lap … Continue reading
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Thankful for Pain
Last week, another package came for me. I knew that I would have to pick it up at the post office. I am ashamed to admit that I was afraid to go. I was afraid to go to the Post … Continue reading
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Elephant Legs
The Elephant Legs have returned with a vengeance. I got up in the morning and could already feel my legs seizing up. I could already feel the cement being poured into them, could feel the hardness of them. I was … Continue reading
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Saviour
More than ever, I think that my legs want to do me in. Yesterday, I was getting off the buss, heading to the bookstore to buy the new Stephen King novel. I stepped off the buss and felt the ground … Continue reading
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Quivering
For the past few days, my legs have been sore but relatively quiet. It’s been my back and arms that have been somewhat worry-some. At work the other day, I was typing away when I felt a quiver underneath my … Continue reading
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Bodily Negotiations
I have been in negotiations with my body lately. It’s not counting, not really. I wake up in pain and try to get myself through the day. I am awake and I feel my legs; they have gone rock hard … Continue reading
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Two Steps at a Time 